Goaltenders to Use Player Sticks in 2016-17 Tony Wolak | April 8, 2016 The NHL continues to downsize goaltenders’ equipment in an attempt to boost scoring. It’s no secret that the NHL wants more goals. Since the 2005 Lockout, goaltenders’ pads have decreased…
Detroit Red Wings: Returning to a Puck Possession Team Tony Wolak | April 5, 2016 As the Detroit Red Wings approach the end of the 2015-16 NHL season, they sit in third place in the Atlantic Division with 91 points—one ahead of rival Boston. And with…
Detroit Red Wings No Longer a Puck Possession Team Tony Wolak | March 30, 2016 Since Scotty Bowman took over as head coach of the Detroit Red Wings in 1993, the puck possession game has been the Red Wings’ clear identity. Even when Dave Lewis…
Zetterberg’s Ice Time Should be Decreased Tony Wolak | March 28, 2016 Limiting Henrik Zetterberg’s ice time could actually generate more offense for the Detroit Red Wings. Every top level of beer league hockey has that one player who used to be…
The Greatest Detroit Red Wings Team Not to Win the Stanley Cup Tony Wolak | March 15, 2016 This season, the Washington Capitals are dominating the NHL, putting up 49 wins in their first 68 games. They still have a chance to match or break the record for…
Red Wings’ Anthony Mantha to Debut Tuesday Tony Wolak | March 14, 2016 Earlier today, the Detroit Red Wings recalled top prospect Anthony Mantha from Grand Rapids of the American Hockey League (AHL). Per MLive.com’s Ansar Khan, the former QMJHL standout will make…
Detroit Red Wings: What’s Wrong with Petr Mrazek Tony Wolak | March 8, 2016 This season, Petr Mrazek has taken over the starting goaltender job for the Detroit Red Wings and has shown flashes of Vezina-worthy brilliance in the process. In doing so, he’s…
The Grind Line: Sizing Up Red Wings Playoff Partners Tony Wolak | March 7, 2016 With a 32-22-11 record, the Detroit Red Wings currently sit in fourth place in the Atlantic Division and hold the top wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. Much has…
10 Predictions for Trade Deadline Day Tony Wolak | February 29, 2016 It’s finally the NHL Trade Deadline. Eric Staal, Jiri Hudler, and Justin Schultz have all been shipped to playoff contenders, making their new teams even more dangerous. But what is…
The Best and Worst Fake NHL Trade Deadline Deals Tony Wolak | February 26, 2016 Every year around the NHL Trade Deadline, internet trolls/heroes take to social media, create fake accounts for NHL media personalities, and report trades that have not occurred. And people fall…
32 NHL Trade Deadline Questions (and Answers) Tony Wolak | February 22, 2016 It’s almost time for the most exciting day in hockey. The NHL Trade Deadline is basically Christmas in February. At the beginning of the day, fans of all teams will…
Cloud 9: Detroit Red Wings Could See 9 Play in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey Tony Wolak | February 17, 2016 Which Detroit Red Wings players will represent their counrties or regions in the tournament? On March 1, the eight World Cup of Hockey teams will announce preliminary rosters ahead of…
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